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Cisco Catalyst 1200 Smart Entry Switches - Refurbished, Used, New
Cisco Catalyst 1200 smart switches are entry-level managed switches for small offices, retail sites, classrooms and workgroups that need VLANs, PoE+ and basic security without the cost or complexity of a full campus switch. They are managed from a web browser, a CLI, the Cisco Business mobile app or Cisco Business Dashboard, and they are a step up from the unmanaged switches and the Catalyst 1000 line they often replace. This page covers the 24-port and 48-port rack-mount models, with and without PoE+, and with 1G SFP or 10G SFP+ uplinks. NetworkTigers sells Catalyst 1200 switches refurbished, used and new. Every unit is tested before it ships so it works when it arrives.
Catalyst 1200 models
| Model | Ports and uplinks | Shop |
|---|---|---|
| C1200-48T-4X | 48x 1G RJ45 data ports, 4x 10G SFP+ uplinks, no PoE | C1200-48T-4X |
| C1200-24FP-4X | 24x 1G RJ45 PoE+ ports with a full PoE+ budget, 4x 10G SFP+ uplinks | C1200-24FP-4X |
| C1200-24FP-4G | 24x 1G RJ45 PoE+ ports with a full PoE+ budget, 4x 1G SFP uplinks | C1200-24FP-4G |
| Data-only models (T) | Desktops, printers and servers that do not need power from the switch | C1200-48T-4X |
| Full PoE+ models (FP) | Phones, cameras and access points; every port can draw PoE+ at the same time | C1200-24FP-4X | C1200-24FP-4G |
| Uplink type | -4X models have 10G SFP+ uplinks; -4G models have 1G SFP uplinks | All Catalyst 1200 |
| Related Cisco | Stackable and managed alternatives for small networks | Catalyst 1300 | Catalyst 2960-L | Aruba Instant On | All Cisco |
Which Catalyst 1200 do I need?
Read the model number from left to right. The first number is the port count: 24 or 48 copper RJ45 ports. The letters tell you the PoE option: T is data only, P is partial PoE+ (the budget covers some ports at full draw), and FP is full PoE+ (every port can draw 30 W at once). The suffix gives the uplinks: -4G is four 1G SFP slots, -4X is four 10G SFP+ slots. Pick FP if you are powering more than a handful of cameras or Wi-Fi 6 access points, and pick -4X if the switch feeds a 10G core or a server. Catalyst 1200 switches do not stack; if you need a single managed stack across several closets, look at the Catalyst 1300. All three models on this page mount in a standard 19-inch rack.
Frequently asked questions
Can I manage a Catalyst 1200 from the CLI like a Catalyst 9200?
Yes, it has a CLI over SSH and console, but it runs the Cisco Business switch software, not IOS XE. The command set is simpler and differs from IOS. Most buyers use the web interface or the Cisco Business mobile app.
Will a 1G SFP optic work in the 10G SFP+ uplink of a -4X model?
Yes. The SFP+ uplinks on the -4X models accept 1G SFP optics as well as 10G SFP+ optics and DAC cables, so you can connect to a 1G core now and move to 10G later.
Do these switches need a controller or cloud account?
No. A Catalyst 1200 works on its own from the web interface. Cisco Business Dashboard is optional for managing several sites from one place.
NetworkTigers has sold enterprise network equipment since 1996. Every switch carries the NetworkTigers 365-day warranty. Outfitting several sites? Ask us for a quote.
Cisco C1200-48T-4X Catalyst 1200 48x 1GB RJ45 4x 10GB SFP+ Switch
$ 1,056.99
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Cisco C1200-24FP-4X Catalyst 1200 24x 1GB PoE+ RJ45 4x 10GB SFP+ Switch
$ 1,333.99
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Cisco C1200-24FP-4G Catalyst 1200 24x 1GB PoE+ RJ45 4x 10GB SFP+ Switch
$ 734.99
$ 812.99
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